07 Nov Tue 2017
Fall on R Farm
The fields are full of activity. Soybean harvest and fall tillage are progressing nicely, and all of our fall wheat has been planted.
Our beef cow herd is expanding, with all of our cows re-bred for next year. The dairy steer barn is full and will continue to supply our customers with natural freezer beef.
As the leaves start to fall and the nights get cool, we are reminded that Thanksgiving will soon be here. We are thankful for God and His goodness and wish each of you a blessed Thanksgiving.
20 Apr Thu 2017
Spring on R Farm
On the crop side, we’re awaiting delivery of seed corn and seed beans, including the non-GMO seed corn we grow for our feed. Machinery preparation is complete, and we just need a window of opportunity for spring fieldwork and planting.
As we reflect with gratitude, we feel truly blessed to care for these animals and the land. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide healthy, quality products for our customers and thank you for your continued support of our family farm!
11 Aug Thu 2016
Summer on R Farm
August puts us about a month away from the Williams County Fair. Our youngest daughter will be showing two beef projects, and we can't wait to cheer her on.
Although we officially have a few more weeks of summer, preparations for fall will be underway soon. Harvest is a busy time on the farm, and we're looking forward to reaping what we've sown.
05 Nov Thu 2015
Harvest Time on R Farm
For our beef operation, harvest time includes cleaning and storing the non-GMO corn that we use for cattle feed. We also welcomed a new member to the herd, Rudy.
For more peeks at what farming life is like during harvest, check out the R Farm Facebook page.
22 May Fri 2015
Mid-Spring on the Farm
The farm is alive with the sights and sounds of spring! All of the spring calves are here, and they're healthy and full of energy. They enjoy playing together, which provides quite a bit of entertainment for our family.
In the fields, the tile project is complete and planting is progressing nicely, including a section of non-GMO corn that will be used for cattle feed. Our next project is a pasture expansion, and that means adding fencing and planting a few acres for a hay crop.
Although the recent rains left things quite soggy, it's given us time to catch up on office work and prepare machinery so that it's ready to go when the ground is.
04 Mar Wed 2015
Life on R Farm: Late Winter/Early Spring
Once the snow melts and the ground is visible again, work in the fields will resume. There’s a field tile installation project to finish and ground that needs tilled and leveled. Corn and soybean seed will arrive soon for spring planting, and Doug and his brother have been busy prepping the farm equipment for the task.
14 Jan Wed 2015
Life on R Farm: The Winter Months
Harvest time has come and gone, and winter is upon us.
Doug's focus has been on hauling manure, finishing tillage and winterizing the farm's buildings and equipment. Now is also his time to research inputs and purchase next spring's crops. Record-keeping and office work, which Doug also enjoys, provide a welcomed respite from winter's snow and cold.
As a family, we are anticipating the late winter/early spring calving period for our small, but growing, herd.